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Let's remember the original comment is the top one because it was voted so by the community.

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• bjourne 14y ago
  Isn't the idea to upvote useful and interesting comments? A message can be of value even if you greatly disagree with the content of it.
  • eggnet 14y ago
    Are you suggesting that this is what people should do, which might be a nice sentiment, but not particularly relevant to the issue at hand. Or are you suggesting this is what people actually do, to the point of upvoting a comment past all others to the number 1 position. In this second case, I think you have a long way to go to prove your point.
• gojomo 14y ago
  Also remember that the top comment position often goes to a 'contra' position with regard to the story. The reasons for this are many: the supporters have already upvoted the headline; those drawn into any comment thread are disproportionately those with some qualifying/contentious point to make; commenters in general may skew to skeptical/negative viewpoints compared to all community readers. Relative ranking of comments are not opinion polls and should not be construed as such. 'The HN community' is rarely of one measurable mind about anything. Finally, caring much about what the net-total click-voting is on any particular item may be a sign of misplaced priorities or insecurities. What's right and what's good is not dependent on anyone's polling.